ESET Threat Blog

Security companies in general and, unfortunately, anti-malware companies in particular, are often accused of ‘hyping’ threats because of a perceived self-interest. However, in the main, legitimate vendors and researchers like those at ESET typically try to resist overhyping or playing up threats where possible, in favor of more balanced discussion that can help customers take … Read More…

You may not be aware that ESET writers have been supplying blogs to SC Magazine for a while now. Recently, Randy Abrams and I were drafted in after the original contributors moved on, and we started contributing this week:

Poachers and Gamekeepers considers whether there is a conflict of interest when AV companies work with companies … Read More…

Wow. File this under ‘how stupid thoughtless can any one person in a position of absolute power be…’ One school official abuses the built-in webcam access used with anti-theft software [legal malware] which they had packaged onto school laptops… to their own detriment.

What sparked the discovery was Assistant Principal Lindy Matsko's assertion in early November that Harriton … Read More…

After posting the article regarding this new legislature I continued my research into the objections which have been raised by many cyber activists. Some of the concern is about ‘Net Neutrality’ and the potential for abuse of power. Let’s look first at the issue of content-neutral or client-neutral packet routing.
Net Neutrality – A Deeper Dive
Terry … Read More…

"Now may I suggest some of the things we must do if we are to make the American dream a reality. First, I think all of us must develop a world perspective if we are to survive. The American dream will not become a reality devoid of the larger dream of brotherhood and peace and … Read More…

I wondered why a newsletter from “Windows Secrets” got flagged as spam. It is because they have reduced themselves to as much.
Near the top of the newsletter it proclaimed:
Remove the Conficker worm: register now
Conficker is one of the worst viruses in history and has infected over 15 million PCs. We are offering a special … Read More…

[update] Commentary by Larry Seltzer for eWeek:   http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Security/The-British-Botnet-Corporation-324874/
I don’t promise that this is my last word on the subject, but, having now seen the full Click programme and the BBC’s response to some of the criticism they’ve received, I found I had a few more things to say on the topic.
If you aren’t thoroughly fed … Read More…

As a Fellow of the British Computer Society (is that the sound of a self-blown trumpet I hear? ) I get daily emails that I often don’t have time to read. Which is a pity, because when I do, I often find an interesting nugget. Sometimes I even get a paper magazine (remember those?) through the … Read More…

I recently received an email stating
“It is a privilege to inform you that you are being considered for inclusion into the 2009/2010 Princeton Premier Honors Edition Registry.
This recognition is an honor shared by only the most accomplished professionals who have demonstrated excellence within their careers and communities.”
I had always assumed these were “legitimate” … Read More…

A couple of years ago I blogged about the Julie Amero case http://www.eset.com/threat-center/blog/?p=42. There is finally closure in this case.
In the state of Connecticut and innocent person proclaiming their innocence is called “Disorderly Conduct”, so Julie accepted a plea bargain and was forced to pay a $100 fine for being a victim of adware/spyware. It … Read More…